Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer

GFT is seeking an ITS Engineer to join our Transportation Team in our New York City, Woodbury, or New Jersey offices. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of these locations.

Working on the roadway team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.

What you'll be challenged to do:

As an ITS Engineer, you will take the lead in shaping how communities move by delivering innovative ITS and traffic signal solutions throughout New York State and New Jersey. This role challenges you to think strategically, solve complex transportation problems, and apply emerging technologies that enhance safety, efficiency, and connectivity across our transportation networks. You'll collaborate with skilled professionals who share a commitment to improving mobility and advancing intelligent infrastructure for the region's future.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Lead and oversee engineering design services throughout all project phases, from concept development through construction completion
• Direct and mentor design engineers and coordinate across disciplines to deliver designs that meet scope, budget, and quality standards
• Provide technical leadership in the design, implementation, and operation of ITS systems and subsystems
• Evaluate complex engineering challenges and establish innovative methods, standards, and design procedures to improve efficiency and performance
• Review and assess construction and utility impacts on ITS infrastructure, developing mitigation strategies to maintain system integrity
• Lead preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and final bid packages
• Serve as a primary client contact, providing clear, consistent communication and managing project expectations and technical direction
• Lead preparation of technical documentation, reports, and systems engineering deliverables that support planning and implementation decisions
• Facilitate coordination meetings, ensuring alignment among project teams, clients, and stakeholders
• Manage task execution to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest technical standard
• Conduct field reviews and site visits to verify design intent and implementation quality
• Oversee and resolve technical issues during installation, testing, and integration of ITS field equipment

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York
• 12 - 15 years of relevant experience in ITS or transportation engineering
• Proven experience managing project tasks, schedules, and deliverables within multidisciplinary transportation or ITS projects
• Experience designing ITS systems, including traffic monitoring, surveillance, and supporting infrastructure
• Established client relationships and design experience with NYSDOT, NYSTA, NYCDOT, PANYNJ or other New York/New Jersey area transportation agencies
• Knowledge of industry standards such as NTCIP, NEMA, IEEE, and NEC, along with regional ITS standards and specifications
• Ability to prepare complete design packages, including plans, specifications, and estimates
• Proficiency with MicroStation and Microsoft Office

What we prefer you bring:

• Traffic signal and/or fiber optic communication system design experience

The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $160,000 per year. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.

• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.

• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.

• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Any New York or NJ Offices
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year; Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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